Obituary of Richard John Freemesser

Hilton - Richard John Freemesser "Dick" passed peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the age of 94. He is survived by several nephews; and his devoted friends, Sue and Mike Copek. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Irene Freemesser; his brothers, James A. (2010) and Bernard L. (1977) Freemesser.

Dick was a proud graduate of Aquinas Institute, class of 1949, and went on to serve in the US Army from 1955 to 1957. He then began his long career at Eastman Kodak as a Production Planner. After his retirement he was a caregiver for many elderly people.  In his leisure he enjoyed gardening as well as raising his own hens and selling their eggs. He was a devout Catholic and taught 8th grade CCD, as well as serving as an usher for St. Leo's Church for many years. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Friends are invited to attend Richard's Funeral Mass on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00 am at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, NY 14468.  Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Those wishing may offer Masses in memory of Dick.